BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
BenQ
87 Overall Score
vs
KYY K3-2 15.6" Black
KYY
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
92 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews
The BenQ MA270U is overwhelmingly praised by Mac users for its exceptional color accuracy and sharpness, which closely matches Apple's Retina display. Reviewers highlight the easy USB-C connectivity, matte finish that reduces glare, and the value it offers at a fraction of the cost of Apple's own monitor. A few users note the premium price, but most agree it is worth the investment for a high-quality external display.
Pros
- Exceptional color accuracy and sharpness
- Easy USB-C connectivity
- Matte finish reduces glare
- Great value compared to Apple monitor
- Simple and quick setup
Cons
- Premium price point
- No built-in webcam
- Requires AC power, not USB-powered
- No built-in speakers mentioned by some
Color accuracy 8
Mac compatibility 12
Value for money 6
Ease of setup 7
Build quality 5
Price 4
KYY K3-2 15.6" Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Portable
Entertainment
Gaming
Specifications
| BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | KYY K3-2 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 5 ms★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 0★ | — |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 40W★ | — |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 0.71 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
KYY K3-2 15.6" Black
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average color (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: BenQ MA Series MA270U 27"
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.